Mahogany Brown 8016 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #4C2F27, estimated LRV 4 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rojo Marrón from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #4C2F27 · 8016
Mahogany Brown
4%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mahogany Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#4C2F27
RGB76, 47, 39
Estimated LRV3.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandRAL
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Compare alternatives to Mahogany Brown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rojo Marrón
Sherwin-Williams
#4B3029
Close digital match
Old Burgundy
Dutch Boy
#4E342D
Close digital match
Thoroughfare
Valspar
#4E342D
Close digital match
Wild Horse
Behr
#4F3631
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#51392E
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Visible digital difference
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#633D38
Visible digital difference
Bookmarker
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#563135
Visible digital difference
Ranch House Brown
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#533C3E
Visible digital difference
Northern Territory
Dunn-Edwards
#5E463C
Visible digital difference
Brinjal
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#5D3B42
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Mahogany Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mahogany Brown
#4C2F27
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#645A42
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mahogany Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mahogany Brown Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Mahogany Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mahogany Brown have?
Mahogany Brown by RAL has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mahogany Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mahogany Brown are Rojo Marrón by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Old Burgundy by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Thoroughfare by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mahogany Brown's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mahogany Brown?
Mahogany Brown has a estimated lightness value of 3.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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